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Jul 25
by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, babbler, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, scimitar babbler, White-browed scimitar babbler

White-browed scimitar babbler with catch, Bhutan

The white-browed scimitar babbler is a species of bird found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. This species is classified as least concern by IUCN. It is Seen here feeding on a insect.
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Jul 25
by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, fly catcher, flycatcher, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, Rufous-gorgeted flycatcher

Rufous-gorgeted flycatcher – Male, Bhutan

The rufous-gorgeted flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Jul 25
by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Bangalore, Bhutan, Digitalfrescos, fauna, large eared pika, Mammal, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, pika

Large eared pika, Bhutan

The large-eared pika is a species of small mammal in the family Ochotonidae. It is found in mountainous regions of Afghanistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan and Tajikistan where it nests among boulders. The large-eared pika has brownish-grey fur tinged with ochre. The forehead, cheeks and shoulder region have a reddish tinge which is more obvious in summer. The underparts are greyish-white. The four legs are all about the same length and the feet, including the soles, are covered with fur. An adult large-eared pika is 15 to 20.4 cm (6 to 8 in) long. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Jul 25
by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, Rufous vented yuhina, Yuhina

Rufous vented Yuhina, Bhutan

The rufous-vented yuhina is a bird species in the white-eye family. It is found in along the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the Eastern Himalayas, and ranges across Bhutan, India, Tibet, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Jul 25
by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, griffon, Himalayan griffon, himalayan griffon vulture, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, vulture

Himalayan griffon vulture misty mood grey scale, Bhutan

The Himalayan vulture or Himalayan griffon vulture is an Old World vulture. Closely related to the European griffon vulture and once considered a subspecies of it, this species is found along the Himalayas and the adjoining Tibetan Plateau. It is one of the two largest Old World vultures and true raptors. It is classified as near threatened by IUCN. This is a huge vulture, and is perhaps the largest and heaviest bird found in the Himalayas. Adults have a ruff that is long and pale brown with white streaks. The Himalayan vulture perches on crags, favorite sites showing white marks from regular defecation. They tend to not range below an elevation of 1,215 m (3,986 ft). Himalayan vultures often bask in the sun on rocks. They soar in thermals and are not capable of sustained flapping flight. Flocks may follow grazers up the mountains in their search for dead animals. This vulture makes a rattling sound when descending on a carcass and can grunt or hiss at roosts or when feeding on carrion. They have been recorded eating carrion exclusively, some which is fed on even when putrid. On the Tibetan Plateau 64% of their diet is obtained from dead […]
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Jul 25
by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, griffon, Himalayan griffon, himalayan griffon vulture, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, vulture

Himalayan griffon vulture, Bhutan

The Himalayan vulture or Himalayan griffon vulture is an Old World vulture. Closely related to the European griffon vulture and once considered a subspecies of it, this species is found along the Himalayas and the adjoining Tibetan Plateau. It is one of the two largest Old World vultures and true raptors. It is classified as near threatened by IUCN. This is a huge vulture, and is perhaps the largest and heaviest bird found in the Himalayas. Adults have a ruff that is long and pale brown with white streaks. The Himalayan vulture perches on crags, favorite sites showing white marks from regular defecation. They tend to not range below an elevation of 1,215 m (3,986 ft). Himalayan vultures often bask in the sun on rocks. They soar in thermals and are not capable of sustained flapping flight. Flocks may follow grazers up the mountains in their search for dead animals. This vulture makes a rattling sound when descending on a carcass and can grunt or hiss at roosts or when feeding on carrion. They have been recorded eating carrion exclusively, some which is fed on even when putrid. On the Tibetan Plateau 64% of their diet is obtained from dead […]
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